AMBITIOUS JAPAN! - The JE Sempai Thread #4 - ♫

[ll moments ll]

Originally Posted by kiseki89

ll moments ll:can see that you like inception... and is that harry potter?

YUP. very excited for DH parts 1 & 2.

has everybody seen the new Johnny's Junior site? made by Tackey? it's very cool! --> http://www.takichan-j.jp/

YOU CAN SEE PICTURES OF JOHNNY'S JUNIORS. it's something because...you know, JE has blocked internet pictures on JP websites.

now we need something like this for the debuted Johnny's. LOL.

speaking of T&T related things, WHERE IS MY TACKEY SOLO ALBUM.

[Beauty4123]

aww, i'd love a new tackey single instead of a DVD or album. either one, lol.

[KarenPang]

it's sad because I really want Tackey & Tsubasa to release something together as a duo as they haven't release anything after 2008's Koi Uta / PROGRESS

but with both of them being busy with so many/much solo activites , I don't even know whether their existence as a duo will still continue on if not be extinct just like that

[KarenPang]

NINKI index for TOKIO

[KarenPang]

Japanese government ministry awards TOKIO

http://community.livejournal.com/ara...t/1036033.html

ok it's a bit o_O for me but I guess it's good for TOKIO in trying to save the environment xD

[KarenPang]

I have uploaded TOKIO's NaNaNa (Taiyou Nante Ira ne) single here for download

[KarenPang]

SMAP is releasing a DVD box set titled SMAP Ganbarimasu!! 2010 10 Jikan Cho Kanzenban on 29th Sept

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ANSB-5981

DVD box set of the TV variety program "SMAP Ganbarimasu!!" release from Johnny's leading idol group, SMAP.

Include five discs featuring each member's activities in the program plus an additional disc with a special drama "Doku Tomato Satsujin Jiken (Poisoned Tomato Murder Case)" produced by combining the footage from the program.

Also includes unreleased footage (over seven hours), making-of, audio commentaries, and more.

sounds like a very good , neat & yet tight package & that's 6 discs worth of material

damn

[KarenPang]

V6's Sakamoto becomes Zorro

Masayuki Sakamoto (39) of V6 will take on the starring role in a production of the "Zorro" musical next year. Sakamoto has appeared in stage productions every year since 1992, but this is said to be the first time that he has earned the part through an audition.

The "Zorro" musical was first performed in London in 2008-2009, and the Japanese version will be produced by the same staff. They came to Japan this past January to hold auditions, which reportedly included many famous actors. After hearing Sakamoto's singing, director Christopher Renshaw felt that he was perfect for the part of Zorro.

Sakamoto's part will include scenes of flamenco, flying, and fencing. He has already started physically preparing for the role.

"Zorro" will be performed at Tokyo's Nissay Theatre from January 13 to February 28, 2011.

http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6460

[KarenPang]

Covers of Domoto Koichi's 2nd album BPM

CD RE



CD LE



CD + DVD



http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/...hi2nd_bpm.html

Eh I like the colour schemes going on & I think CD RE's the best outta the lot x)

[KarenPang]

SMAP's New Song as "Cirque du Soleil" Theme Song in Japan

Popular group SMAP's new single "We are SMAP" will be the new theme song for the worlds greatest performance shown at Cirque du Soleil from next year in February.

"We are very proud for SMAP to be able to collaborate in this field of entertainment this time", the group said. From the side of the Cirque du Soleil the comment stated: "We are very happy about the collaboration with them and we are excited about it from here on. With the combined strength of Kooza (Cirque du Soleil Production company) and SMAP we are certain to be successful in Japan!"

Both parties had been taking part in the Fuji TV show "SMAP x SMAP" on February 25th in 2008, to which Cirque du Soleil's representative said "We can hardly express our joy about the renewed work together with them."

On October 9th and 10th SMAP will be performing their first overseas concert in Shanghai, China. "Like with Cirque du Soleil 'We are SMAP' is surpassing boundaries between countries and people and we hope that we can share the same sentiment with this song", SMAP added. Certainly, such a global collaboration creates deep emotions among fans and guests alike!

http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/...song-in-japan/

it's an honour indeed man ...

[KarenPang]

“Arashi have forgotten their Johnny’s heart” says TOKIO

TOKIO’s Taichi Kokubun (33) and Shigeru Joshima (39) will be the first Johnny’s seniors to appear on Arashi’s “嵐にしやがれ (Arashi ni Shiyagare)” show on August 21. The two will be teaching Arashi what it means to be a real Johnny’s talent.

Here is a list of the show’s highlights as reported by テレビドガッチ:

- In the rumors talk, Joshima will respond to statements released that no one knows where he lives, and that he goes over-the-top with disguises in public.

- ジャニーズルールを思い出しやがれ! (Remember your Johnny’s rules!). Kokubun and Joshima will teach Arashi about how to call their Johnny’s seniors, and to write their names on their underwear.

- ジャニーズ料理作りやがれ! (Cook Johnny’s meals!). TOKIO’s gourmet king Kokubun will have a fried rice making competition with Arashi’s Jun Matsumoto. Hattori Nutrition College president and food commentator Yukio Hattori will be the competition’s judge.

- ジャニーズゲームしやがれ! (Play Johnny’s games!). Arashi and TOKIO will compete with one another in a series of variety show games Johnny’s talents have played in the past. This includes ‘guess the Johnny’s song’ and ‘giant balloon explosion’ games.

http://asianfanatics.net/forum/topic...rt-says-tokio/

http://momoedgewood.wordpress.com/20...rt-says-tokio/

lol honestly when I saw the header title , I was like o_O

but hey this should be something fun to look out for

[KarenPang]

Tackey & Tsubasa announce concert dates

The last single that the duo released was in June of 2008 with “Koiuta/Progress”, that sold over 100K copies. While fans worried that the duo might not be coming back, Tackey mentioned earlier to not worry and that they will be back… together.

Tackey & Tsubasa have announced six concert dates, two per month starting in October in Nagoya and ending in December in Yokohama.

Concert dates
10/10~11 Nagoya Gaishi Hall
11/2~3 Kobe World Memorial Hall
12/18~19 Yokohama Arena

http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/08/tac...concert-dates/

[KarenPang]

PV for V6's only dreaming



great song still <3 . Theri PVs are usually quite boring but this's quite OK

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The following material will be released in Taiwan in weeks to come

收錄於09/03 預定發行單曲「V6 / only dreaming/Catch」中 ; 5music listed all 3 editions of only dreaming / Catch already which're now taking preorders for it

收錄於09/17 預定發行專輯「堂本光一 / BPM」中 ; sweet can't wait for 5music to list all 3 editions of BPM . I will get the CD only cos I want the 2 bonus tracks x)

[KarenPang]

NINKI index time for both V6 & Koichi

Albums



Singles



I will not be surprised if V6 & Koichi will nail the #1 spot next week in both the singles & albums charts respectively

but I look forward to both releases of theirs , especially Koichi's BPM . mirror was really amazing & it still sounds awesome even up to now despite the fact that it was released some 4 years back

I hope V6's Catch will be something good as I really enjoy only dreaming

[KarenPang]

V6 will be performing only dreaming next Fri on MUSIC STATION *___*

2010.09.03

1. Kuraki Mai - SUMMER TIME GONE
2. Kobayashi Taro - Misako-chan
3. Superfly - Wildflower
4. SPEED - Yubiwa
5. V6 - only dreaming

[KarenPang]

Johnny's net has updated recently and has the concert information for the Tackey & Tsubasa concert tour Tackey had mentioned during his solo concert tour.

The tour for the duo will begin in October and go through early November and they will be visiting three cities, Nagoya, Kobe and Yokohama.

http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/allconsta/allconsta.html

please guys , I want that single which Tackey mentioned to be out soon ;__;

[kiseki89]

omg koichi's cm... well kinda expected from a KK member

[KarenPang]

SMAP’s Nakai to sing solo on TV for first time

On August 31 SMAP’s Masahiro Nakai (38) will sing solo on TV for the first time, it was revealed today reports Oricon.

The SMAP leader will sing his solo song “Memory ~June~” on “The Music Hour”, a show that he and Takaaki Ishibashi (48) have been hosting.

The song is one found on SMAP’s latest album “We are SMAP!”, which was released on July 21. Nakai himself wrote the music, lyrics, and arrangements to the song.

http://momoedgewood.wordpress.com/20...or-first-time/

I know vocally , Nakai is the worst in SMAP xD but the fact that he did everything hands on for his solo song , that's something worth commending I guess

[KarenPang]

I have uploaded V6's only dreaming / Catch single for download here

Catch sounds like a Spirit part 2 to me but it's still good

pity that it didn't get a PV unlike only dreaming

[KarenPang]

SMAP's leader Nakai live performance of Memory ~June~ , which's his solo song taken from We are SMAP ! .

Nakai wrote & composed the song & dedicating it to the late Michael Jackson , whom he idolised



V6 & Domoto Koichi are #1 respectively in today's daily singles & albums chart as expected

but very low sales for V6 . Just 29K+ on the 1st day with 3 editions ? wtf O_O